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Sports Terms — Set 5

Sports · खेल शब्दावली · Questions 4150 of 80

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The term 'Bully-on' or 'Face-off' to start play is associated with which sport?

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Correct Answer: B. Ice Hockey

• **Bully-on** = Bully-on = a face-off Data a face-off is the method used to start or restart play in ice hockey, where the referee drops the puck between two opposing centers. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Ice Hockey Data In field hockey, a similar concept is known as a 'bully'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Boxing; C: Kabaddi; D: Badminton.

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In Gymnastics, what is a 'Pommel Horse'?

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Correct Answer: B. An apparatus with two handles on top

• **Pommel Horse** = Pommel Horse = the pommel Data the pommel horse is a specific apparatus used by male gymnasts involving circular movements of the legs while supported by the hands. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data An apparatus with two handles on top Data It is known for being one of the most difficult events in artistic gymnastics. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A type of floor exercise; C: A landing mat; D: A scoring system.

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The term 'Check' is a warning given to the opponent's King in which game?

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Correct Answer: A. Chess

• **Check** = Check = chess Data the correct answer is 'chess'. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Chess Data A 'Check' occurs when the king is under immediate attack by an opponent's piece. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: Checkers; C: Ludo; D: Scrabble.

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Which sport uses the term 'Slam Dunk'?

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Correct Answer: B. Basketball

• **Slam Dunk** = Slam Dunk = a slam Data a slam dunk is a high-flying move where a player jumps and forcefully thrusts the ball directly through the basket with one or two hands. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Basketball Data It is one of the most exciting and crowd-pleasing plays in basketball. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Handball; C: Polo; D: Volleyball.

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The term 'Googley' is associated with which of the following?

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Correct Answer: B. Cricket

• **Googley** = Googley = a googley Data a googley is a type of delivery by a leg-spin bowler that turns toward the right-handed batsman instead of away. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Cricket Data It is intended to deceive the batter into thinking it is a normal leg-break. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Lawn Tennis; C: Football; D: Basketball.

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In Football, what is a 'Corner Kick'?

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Correct Answer: B. A restart of play when the ball goes out over the goal line

• **Corner Kick** = Corner Kick = a corner Data a corner kick is awarded when the ball last touched by a defending player goes over the goal line. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A restart of play when the ball goes out over the goal line Data The attacking team kicks the ball from the corner arc to try and score. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A kick from the center of the field; C: A kick after a foul in the midfield; D: A penalty shot.

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The term 'Let' is used in Tennis and Badminton when what happens?

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Correct Answer: D. A point is replayed

• **Let** = Let = let Data a 'let' is called if a service touches the net but lands in the correct box or if there is an outside interference. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A point is replayed Data In these cases, the serve is taken again, and the previous attempt does not count. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: The player wins the game; B: The racket breaks; C: A foul is committed.

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Which sport uses the term 'Bull's Eye' for its central target area?

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Correct Answer: C. Darts

• **Bull** = Bull = s eye (the center of the board) is worth 50 points, while the outer ring is worth 25 Data in darts, hitting the bull's eye (the center of the board) is worth 50 points, while the outer ring is worth 25. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Darts Data It is the most famous target in throwing games. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Football; B: Table Tennis; D: Hockey.

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In Cricket, what is an 'Over'?

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Correct Answer: C. A set of six legal deliveries by a bowler

• **Over** = Over = an over Data an over consists of six consecutive balls bowled from one end of the pitch to the other. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A set of six legal deliveries by a bowler Data After an over is completed, another bowler takes over from the opposite end. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Hitting the ball over the fence; B: When the game ends; D: When a wicket falls.

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The term 'Duck-under' is a common move in which sport?

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Correct Answer: C. Wrestling

• **Duck-under** = Duck-under = s arm to gain a position behind them Data a duck-under is a wrestling technique where a wrestler goes under the opponent's arm to gain a position behind them. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Wrestling Data it is a fundamental offensive move used to secure a takedown. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Cycling; B: Archery; D: Badminton.